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Old 01-03-2021, 12:41 PM
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Camera for NexDome Obs

I’d like to install a camera in my new NexDome Obs to periodically check how things are going during an imaging session ( not for security purposes )
I have a spare Ethernet cable from Dome to house ( 30m length ) to use for this system
I only need a live view feed and not necessarily recorded video
Just require the following info -
Camera type and model
Connection information
Any ancillary equipment required
Laptop is running Windows 10 home
Software required to operate the camera
Any other information I should be aware of
I have mains 230v power at both ends ( Done and house locations )
Appreciate any advice on the above
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Old 02-03-2021, 02:34 PM
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Hmm......
Does anyone have a camera in their Obs ?
Appreciate any advice , recommendations
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Old 02-03-2021, 03:07 PM
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Just use the built in Windows 10 camera app. Buy a webcam, which will be detected by the app.

The remote into the PC via the Remote Desktop app (Windows Store) and launch the camera app, and you can see what it sees.
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Old 02-03-2021, 04:11 PM
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I've used various cameras over the years. Beware of security cameras though as they often have built in IR floods to see in the night - your imaging runs will be trashed by them.

Conversely, a dark observatory isn't going to let you see anything of real interest, so I have remote power switching capability to allow me to turn the lights on should I want a look-see remotely. Only ever used if I have to home the scope, which occasionally goes wrong with the EQ8 for some reason, and a cheap web-cam provides the view.
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Old 02-03-2021, 04:15 PM
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Just use the built in Windows 10 camera app. Buy a webcam, which will be detected by the app.

The remote into the PC via the Remote Desktop app (Windows Store) and launch the camera app, and you can see what it sees.
No Remote Desktop capability in Windows 10 home , only in Windows 10 Pro
I use Win 10 home
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Old 02-03-2021, 04:16 PM
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I've used various cameras over the years. Beware of security cameras though as they often have built in IR floods to see in the night - your imaging runs will be trashed by them.

Conversely, a dark observatory isn't going to let you see anything of real interest, so I have remote power switching capability to allow me to turn the lights on should I want a look-see remotely. Only ever used if I have to home the scope, which occasionally goes wrong with the EQ8 for some reason, and a cheap web-cam provides the view.
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Old 02-03-2021, 04:29 PM
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No Remote Desktop capability in Windows 10 home , only in Windows 10 Pro
I use Win 10 home
TeamViewer. Free for personal use
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Old 02-03-2021, 04:34 PM
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Yep. TeamViewer, or tbh, just upgrade to Pro.
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Old 04-03-2021, 08:47 PM
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I use a nest camera in mine. Works well.
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You can go here and get a Windows 10 pro key for $15, did that for one computer as it was Windows home.
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